Noisebridge - User contributions [en]

Talk:NB5

2013-03-21T19:02:53Z

50.0.128.161: /* = = = List of Volunteers = = = */

'''Can anyone help teach the laser cutter, vinyl cutter, intro to makerbots, or screenprinting?'''

To get involved, subscribe & post to [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss Noisebridge-discuss] or you can email '''noizparty-at-riseup.net.'''
With the art auction w/ 100% of proceeds to NB.

== Volunteer Sign-up Sheet ==

Please add your name to this list if you can commit to Setup and/or Teardown work on Saturday, March 30. And please indicate if you are committing to 3pm Setup, 10pm Teardown, or both.

==== = = = List of Volunteers = = = ====
* [[User:mkw813|Morgan]] - 3pm 
* James - both 
* Tony - both 
* Dan - both 
* [[User:Maltman23|Mitch]] - both

Talk:NB5

2013-03-21T19:02:32Z

50.0.128.161: /* = = = List of Volunteers = = = */

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T22:55:44Z

50.0.128.161: /* Publicity */

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from £10 to £20 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, £35 (plus optional £15 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|£20
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|£15
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£20
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|£10 for one £15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|£15
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|£15
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|£15
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|£15
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|£15
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|£15
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|£15
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|£20
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|£15
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|£15
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|£35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' available for your space during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is '''so''' much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' for your space available during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 
[http://buildbrighton.eventwax.com/elecrtonics-workshop-with-mitch-altman BuildBrighton] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshops

2013-03-07T21:11:39Z

50.0.128.161: /* Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops */

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from $10 to $25 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, $35 (plus optional $20 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|$20
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|$20
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|$25
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|$20
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|$10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|$25
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|$10 for one $15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|$20
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|$20
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|$20
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|$20
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|$20
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|$20
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|$20
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|$25
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|$20
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|$20
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|$35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' available for your space during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm/4" wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm/0.032" diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is '''so''' much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm/4" needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm/0.08" wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' for your space available during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshops

2013-03-07T21:09:39Z

50.0.128.161:

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from $10 to $25 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, $35 (plus optional $20 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|$20
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|$20
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|$25
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|$20
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|$10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|$25
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|$10 for one $15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|$20
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|$20
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|$20
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|$20
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|$20
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|$20
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|$20
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|$25
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|$20
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|$20
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|$35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' available for your space during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm/4" wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm/0.032" diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is '''so''' much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' for your space available during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T21:09:09Z

50.0.128.161:

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T21:05:08Z

50.0.128.161: /* 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies */

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from £10 to £20 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, £35 (plus optional £15 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|£20
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|£15
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£20
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|£10 for one £15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|£15
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|£15
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|£15
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|£15
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|£15
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|£15
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|£15
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|£20
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|£15
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|£15
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|£35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' available for your space during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is so much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' for your space available during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T21:04:44Z

50.0.128.161:

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from £10 to £20 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, £35 (plus optional $20 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|£20
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|£15
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£20
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|£10 for one £15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|£15
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|£15
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|£15
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|£15
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|£15
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|£15
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|£15
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|£20
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|£15
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|£15
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|£35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' available for your space during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is so much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' for your space available during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T21:02:52Z

50.0.128.161: /* Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops */

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from £10 to $20 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, £35 (plus optional $20 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|£20
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|£15
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£20
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|£10 for one £15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|£15
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|£15
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|£15
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|£15
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|£15
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|£15
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|£15
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|£20
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|£15
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|£15
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|£35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' available for your space during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is so much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' for your space available during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T21:02:19Z

50.0.128.161: /* Publicity */

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from £10 to $20 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, £35 (plus optional $20 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|£20
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|£15
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£20
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|£10 for one £15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|£15
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|£15
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|£15
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|£15
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|£15
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|£15
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|£15
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|£20
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|£15
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|£15
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|£35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a donation box available during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is so much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a '''donation box''' for your space available during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T21:01:01Z

50.0.128.161: /* Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops */

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from £10 to $20 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, £35 (plus optional $20 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|£20
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|£15
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£20
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|£10 for one £15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|£15
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|£15
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|£15
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|£15
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|£15
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|£15
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|£15
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|£20
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|£15
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|£15
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|£35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a donation box available during the workshops.

Also, please have a '''hackerspace passport stamp''' ready, and '''stickers''' to hand out, and '''T-shirts''' to sell.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is so much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a donation box available during the workshops.

Also, please have a passport stamp ready, and stickers to hand out, and T-shirts to sell.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T20:59:45Z

50.0.128.161: /* Publicity */

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from £10 to $20 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, £35 (plus optional $20 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|£20
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|£15
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£20
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|£10 for one £15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|£15
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|£15
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|£15
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|£15
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|£15
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|£15
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|£15
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|£20
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|£15
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|£15
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|£35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a donation box available during the workshops.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is so much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a donation box available during the workshops.

Also, please have a passport stamp ready, and stickers to hand out, and T-shirts to sell.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T20:58:22Z

50.0.128.161:

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from £10 to $20 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, £35 (plus optional $20 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|£20
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|£15
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£20
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|£10 for one £15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|£15
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|£15
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|£15
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|£15
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|£15
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|£15
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|£15
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|£20
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|£15
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|£15
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|£35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

I will have all of the kits with me. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from me in advance.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a donation box available during the workshops.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is so much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a donation box available during the workshops.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

MitchWorkshopsUK

2013-03-07T20:56:10Z

50.0.128.161:

= Mitch normally gives these two different workshops while traveling: =

== 1)   Variety of Cool Kits ==
-- all ages, all skill levels, about 3 hours, kit prices range from £10 to $20 (see below for kits and prices). More info: 
         https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Circuit_Hacking_Mondays 
== 2)   Arduino For Total Newbies ==
-- all skill levels, about 4 hours, £35 (plus optional $20 programming/communications cable). More info: 
         http://cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

= Kits =
Kits and other items that Mitch will have available on his Workshop Tour 
''(Mitch will bring these, or ship them ahead to you.):''
 
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0"
!price
!name
!description
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone keychain
|turn off TVs in public places!
|-
|£15
|TV-B-Gone kit
|turn off TVs in public places at 50 meters away!
|-
|£20
|TV-B-Gone Pro
|turn off TVs in public places at 100 meters away!
|-
|£15
|Brain Machine kit
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£10
|TripGlasses
|Meditate, Hallucinate, and Trip Out!
|-
|£20
|Mignonette Game kit
|make your own handheld game console!
|-
|£10 for one £15 for two
|Trippy RGB Waves kit
|interactive blinky lights!
|-
|£15
|LEDcube kit
|animated 3D cube!
|-
|£15
|MiniPOV kit
|write messages in the air!
|-
|£15
|MintyBoost kit
|charge your USB enabled gadgets!
|-
|£15
|BoArduino kit
|make your own fully functional Arduino -- for solderless breadboards!
|-
|£15
|Diavolino kit
|make your own shield-compatible Arduino!
|-
|£15
|programming and communications cable (FTDI Friend)
|program your Arduino clone with Windows, MacOS, or Linux!
|-
|£15
|Open Heart kit
|animate fun patterns in the shape of a heart!
|-
|£20
|LoL Shield kit
|Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!
|-
|£15
|Drawdio kit
|make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!
|-
|£15
|microcontroller programmer kit (USBtinyISP)
|program all your AVR family chips!
|-
|£35
|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop kit
|Learn Arduino by making TV-B-Gone as an example!
|}

More info on many of these projects:
* http://www.CornfieldElectronics.com (click on the "maker faire" tab)
* http://www.adafruit.com
* http://www.jimmieprodgers.com
* http://www.mignonette-game.com
* http://www.evilmadscientist.com
 
 
= Requirements of the hosting spaces for Mitch's workshops =

Mitch will have all of the kits with him. There is no need for anyone to purchase kits from Mitch in advance.

Each space will need to provide the following to have a successful workshop: 
 
* For '''each participant''':
** 1 soldering iron, 15W to 40W
** 1 soldering iron stand
** 1 cellulose (not plastic) sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron tip)
** 1 small wire cutter (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/4in-Mini-Diagonal-Cutters/productinfo/16498+TL/ 10cm wire cutters])
** 1 or 2 AC outlets (with extension cords and/or AC power strips to make things work)
** 1 chair
** table space
** enough lighting so that people can see small things while soldering
 
* '''Each space''' will also need to have:
** 1 roll of good, thin, 60/40 (Sn/Pb), rosin core solder (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/032in-Dia-60-40-Kester-Solder/productinfo/19101+TL/ 0.81mm diameter solder with lead])       ''[If you can only get lead-free solder, we can deal with it, but solder with lead is so much nicer.]''
** 1 hot glue gun
** hot glue sticks that fit in the hot glue gun
** 1 small needle nose pliers (similar to [http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3504-Precision-Needle-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2KI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1351481977&sr=8-5&keywords=needle+nose+pliers 10cm needle nose pliers])
** tip tinner (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2094215_-1 this])
** 1 wire strippers (similar to [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_78992_-1 adjustable wire stipper])
** 1 solder sucker (similar to [http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0041+TL this])
** 1 roll solder wick ([http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_41082_-1 similar to 2mm wide])
** 1 paper scissors
** a pile of alkaline AA batteries

''All of the above are good to have at your space so that you can continue to have soldering workshops long into the future.''
 
* For the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, I also need:
** Projector
** Microphone and amplifier will be helpful
** Internet (wireless or wired) is helpful

= Publicity =
Please publicize your workshop! This is an opportunity for people in the community to learn some cool stuff. It is also an opportunity to draw more cool geeks to your hackerspace.

My instruction is always free. I only ask that I get reimbursed for cost of the kits.

But feel free to use this as a fund-raiser for you space. And in any case, be sure to have a donation box available during the workshops.

Here is a link to more info on the '''Arduino For Total Newbies workshop''': 
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/ArduinoForTotalNewbies]

Here are some links to publicity from past workshops -- feel free to copy from these: 
[http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/ NYC Resistor] 
[http://www.airlighttimespace.org/2012/07/mitch-altman-altspace-electronics-hacking-workshops/ ALTspace] 
[https://metalab.at/wiki/Mitch_Altman_Workshop_2012 Metalab] 
[http://solderkits.eventbrite.com/ AlphaOne Labs] 
[http://brmlab.cz/event/mitch_altman_in_prague brmlab] 
[http://brmlab.cz/_media/event/mitchaltmanposterpresahy.pdf post from brmlab] 
[http://nesit.org/mitch-altman-comes-to-nesit/ NESIT] 
[http://www.heatsynclabs.org/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ HeatSync Labs] 
[http://makerspaceurbana.org/2012/02/15/arduino-for-total-newbies-with-mitch-altman/ Makerspace Urbana] 
[http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop/ Pumping Station: One] 

 
Cheers, 
[[User:Maltman23|Mitch.]]

Arduino for Total Newbies

2013-01-25T20:41:36Z

50.0.128.161: update for Workshop Weekend 3-Mar-2013

= '''Arduinos for Total Newbies''': =
== ''Learn Arduino using TV-B-Gone as an example project'' ==

== Abstract: ==

[[Image:Arduinos_For_Total_Newbies_workshop.jpg|thumb|right|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop at Noisebridge]]

You've probably heard lots about [http://arduino.cc/ Arduino]. But if you don't know what it is, or how you can use it to do all sorts of cool things, then this fun and easy workshop is for you. As an example project, we'll be creating a [http://www.tvbgone.com/cfe_tvbg_main.php TV-B-Gone] remote control out of an Arduino you can take home with you.

== Full Description: ==
Arduino is an amazingly powerful tool that is very simple to learn to use. It was designed so that artists and non-geeks can start from nothing, and make something cool happen in less than 90 minutes. Yet, it is powerful enough so that uber-geeks can use it for their projects as well.

This workshop is easy enough for '''''total newbies''''' to learn all you need to know to get going on an Arduino.

Taught by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Altman Mitch Altman]. Participants will make their own Arduino clone, and set it up on solderless breadboards to make their own TV-B-Gone remote control to turn off TVs in public places -- a fun way to learn Arduino (and electronics) basics. Bring your laptop, if you can.

''Big thanks to Ken Shirriff, who came up with the original [http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html TV-B-Gone for Arduino].''

== Workshop Itinerary ==
* Intro to Arduino

* Very short lesson to learn everything you need to know about electronics!

* Then we will learn to solder. Don't let this scare you! I've taught well over 40,000 people to solder, most of whom have never made anything before in their lives. It is actually a very easy skill to learn. It is also very useful.

* Then we will each make our own Arduino clone from a kit made by Ladyada: [http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19&products_id=72 BoArduino].

* Now that we each have our own Arduino, we will set up the free and open-source software on our laptops (if you bring one) -- Windows, MacOS, or Linux are all fine!

* And then its time to make something and learn how easy it is to use Aruino! I'll (very easily!) show you how to read schematic diagrams, and you'll put together your own TV-B-Gone remote control using your BoArduino. We will use a solderless breadboard. These are really useful, and provide a fast, and very easy way to put circuits together without needing to solder.

* Target practice is available after the workshop.

== Summary ==
     '''What''': [http://arduino.cc/ Arduino] workshop for total newbies, using [http://www.tvbgone.com TV-B-Gone] remote controls as an intro 
     '''When''': 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Sunday, March rd 
     '''Where''': [http://techliminal.com/ Tech Liminal] in downtown Oakland, CA 
     '''Who''': Anyone and everyone can have fun learning Arduino. Ages 10 to 100 
     '''Max #''': 35 participants -- '''''This workshop will fill up, so please arrive early!''''' 
           -- Precidence given to those who '''register in advance''' at:   [https://workshopweekend.net/catalog https://workshopweekend.net/catalog] 
     '''Cost''': $55 -- includes everything you need! 
          And you get to bring your [http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html Arduino TV-B-Gone] home with you. 
          ''Optional: $20 communications/programming cable -- (some will be available to use for free during the workshop).''

     '''Instructor''': [[User:maltman23|Mitch]]

     '''Registor for the workshop''':
[https://workshopweekend.net/catalog https://workshopweekend.net/catalog]

Bring your laptop if you want to go home with the free Arduino software installed on it. Arduino software runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

== Links: ==
[http://www.tvbgone.com TV-B-Gone website] 
[http://www.arduino.cc/ Ardiuno website] 
[http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html Ken Shirriff's TV-B-Gone Arduino project page] 
[http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19&products_id=72 Ladyada's BoArduino page]